“I haven’t heard anything like that…” Rory McIlroy reacts to rumors of an agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf…

On the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, first of the two playoff tournaments of the 2023-24 season of the DP World Tour, Rory McIlroy, for the moment comfortable leader of the Race, returned to a press conference on the rumors of agreement between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia.

A few days ago, The Suna mainstream English newspaper not exactly stingy with slogans and other flashy announcements, indicated that an agreement between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, the main financial support for LIFE Golfhad intervened.

In this information “ capital » which would therefore come here to put an end to the numerous quarrels opposing the two most richly endowed Circuits, we learned in particular that Tiger Woods et Rory McIlroy played a key role in this merger.

Asked about this question this Wednesday on the sidelines of theAbu Dhabi HSBC Championshipfirst of two playoff tournaments for the 2023-24 season of DP World Tour arguing about the Yas Links between Thursday and Sunday, the Briton appeared cautious. To say the least…

I think I would have known if (a deal) had been made. To my knowledge, I haven't heard anything.

Rory McIlroy

« This is the first time I've heard of thiswhispered the Northern Irishman. I know Jay (Monahan) was in Saudi Arabia last week and had meetings. I think I would have known if (an agreement) had been concluded. To my knowledge, I haven't heard anything. »

Still according to McIroy, it seems that certain points on this possible merger are still the subject of tough negotiations. Particularly with the American Department of Justice, which would tend to slow down rather than accelerate the talks.

The election of Donald Trump could change everything

But this Wednesday, November 6, could nevertheless constitute an important turning point in this framework agreement which has continued to go around in circles since June 6, 2023. Indeed, Donald Trump has just been elected as the 47th President of the United States and the new tenant of the White House could ” open the way » as Rory McIlroy points out.

« Given today's news regarding what happened in the United States, I think this clears the way a littleunderlined the current world No. 3. So, we'll see. »

Elon Musk as a white rider?

Remember that Donald Trump, inveterate golfer and owner of around fifteen courses around the world, had announced that he could help this agreement come to fruition sooner than expected…

« With the help ofElon Muskmaybe he could achieve itadded Rory McIlroy at a press conference. Il (Trump) can count on Elon Musk, who is in my opinion the smartest man in the world. We might be able to do something if we can get Musk involved too. I think from the outside looking in, it's probably a little less complicated than it actually is. It is obvious that Trump has excellent relations with Saudi Arabia. He has an excellent relationship with golf. He is a golf enthusiast. So, maybe. Who knows? But I think as President of the United States he probably has more important things to focus on than golf right now… »

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